# impulsive vs impulsively

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### impulsive
*adjective · IPA /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ · frequency rank #20,389*
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

### impulsively
*adverb · IPA /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ · frequency rank #45,445*
In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.

## Source
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